With a diverse selection of socially charged groups, Penn State Berks brings community to life! Passionate about something you don't see? Reach out to Angie DiJiacomo at [email protected] in the Office of Campus Life for more information!
Berks Benefitting THON
Berks Benefitting THON contributes to a year-long effort that raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Throughout the year, we hold many fundraisers and events, such as our annual 5K, Vera Bradley and Sports Bingo, Inspire the Night Benefit Dinner, Polar Plunge, and so many more, which all culminate into a 46-hour dance marathon in February. Come out to one of our meetings to learn more about this exciting organization and how to join the fight against pediatric cancer!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BerksBenefittingTHON
Website: https://sites.psu.edu/berksbenefittingthon77
President: Arizona Schreck
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Alexa Wojciechowski
Email: [email protected]
Berks Ski and Board Club
The purpose of this club is to enjoy the outdoors while skiing or snowboarding. Each year we get together as a club to plan a large out of state trip. Some of our recent trips have been to Lake Placid, New York and Jay Peak, Vermont. We would love for you to come out be active and enjoy a good time on the slopes!
President: Bryan Metz
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Sonia Delaquito, Lisa Zackowski
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
The Berks Theatre Society
The Berks Theatre Society aims to bring together people from all walks of life who have a common interest in theatre. We strive to incorporate all the roles one can have in the theatrical world. From actors, to technicians; designers to improvisors, our hope is to create a safe and productive space for each artist to hone their craft.
President: Kali Opolsky
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: James Brown
Email: [email protected]
Black Student Union
Black student Union aims to serve as a safe space for African American students to feel inclusive, and open in a comfortable space.
President: Tianna Hamilton
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Sharon Pitterson-Ogaldez
Email: [email protected]
Blue & White Society
Our club is the student run portion of the Alumni Association of Penn State Berks. Our focus is on making connections, and giving students opportunities and skills to network with others efficiently. We also aim to create bonds within the student body by hosting fun events around campus.
President: Liana Vega
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Heather Wise
Email: [email protected]
Campus Activities Board
CAB is a club meant to "fight the war on boredom", we are the hub of campus programming. There are a variety of events that we host such as bingo nights, Kahoot! Trivia, Pinterest crafting events, guided paint night, Crazy Bob events, comedians, musicians, a variety of performers, stuff-a-plush, and so much more! Every event is open to all PSU Berks students, and we offer both in-person and virtual components.
Website: https://sites.psu.edu/berkscab/
Instagram: @psubk_cab
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BERKSCAB
Email: [email protected]
President: Edith Konneh
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Felicia Nelson
Email: [email protected]
Caring Conversations Club
We support student mental health on campus! Caring Conversations club is a group of students interested in learning about and promoting the importance of mental health, self-care, and the overall well-being of ourselves and others. We offer a space to learn, share, and become involved in mental health and wellness efforts on campus.
President: Samantha Hagenbush
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Colleen Tillger
Email: [email protected]
Chess Club
The purpose of Penn State Berks Chess Club is to bring together a community of members who enjoy playing chess. This will be through a welcoming environment for people to come to learn, improve, teach others, and display their chess abilities.
President: Nathan Vreeland
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Jonah Smith
Email: [email protected]
Christian Student Fellowship
CSF exists as a group of students who believe that God is revealed to humanity ultimately in Jesus Christ who is fully God and fully human. We seek to know Jesus Christ as savior, teacher and lord and to make known the love of Christ to others. We believe the teaching of Jesus is summed up in the command to love God and to love your neighbor, so we desire to promote love of God and love of each other on campus.
President: Daniel George
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Mark Groff
Email: mdg116
Latinos United for Change
The purpose of Latinos United for Change (referred to as LUC) is to provide support to the Hispanic/Latino community enrolled at Penn State University Berks campus. LUC will strive towards expanding knowledge of the Hispanic/Latino culture and engage others of the Penn State University community in their efforts by providing programs, educational workshops, and activities.
President: Vidda Jimenez
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Nicole Tavarez
Email: [email protected]
Lion Ambassadors
Working through the Admissions office and being leaders at Berks, the role of the Penn State Berks Lion Ambassadors is to welcome visitors to campus and introduce them to the Penn State Berks campus culture! Whether it is a student and their family looking towards the next step of their education, other community members coming to campus for a 5K, or even a potential member of the faculty, we are the first ones to show them what Penn State Berks is all about.
President: Nandini Patel
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Becky Eckenrode
Email: [email protected]
Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Students Association is meant to unite all Muslim students of all nationalities, races, and ethnic backgrounds under one organization and create a haven for Muslim and non-Muslim Students on campus. We will do so by providing a suitable environment, the necessary facilities, and fostering friendly relations with all other students at the Pennsylvania State University Berks Campus.
President: Mozammel Mukhtarzada
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Mahsa Kazempour
Email: [email protected]
The Pavement Project
The goal of the Pavement project is to be the doorway to creating a community in Berks and help those around us. Berks is surrounded by community centers, retirement homes, doctor offices, health care centers, etc. We believe that through the Pavement project we can create a connection for students and these centers. That way with an ongoing association, students will be able to obtain community service hours and we can, more importantly, lend a helping hand to those in need.
President: TBD
Email: TBD
Advisor: Autumn Fritz
Email: [email protected]
Rainbow Alliance
Rainbow Alliance will be a social group dedicated to the free expression of gender and sexuality. Rainbow Alliance aims to create a welcoming, accepting, and brave space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community (including allies!). Most frequently, it is a place to get to know members within the Berks community who are fruity and/or supportive, and form close and memorable relationships with them! This club also aims to hold events to parade PRIDE and NOISE!!!
President: Kimberly Nicholas
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Bradley Simko
Email: [email protected]
Step Team
Step team allows students to socialize and have fun within each other's company, they get the chance to learn different steps and perform at different events on and off campus.
President: Kephnie Mileon
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Saundra Reichel
Email: [email protected]